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OV55 YFG

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YFG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,298 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 122,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,427 miles

all brake disc surfaces have slight corrosion

chips in front window screen

engine ,sill and under covers fitted

under side vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 99,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion in numerous places.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front outer sill damaged.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,196 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,005 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,199 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,407 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,407 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,935 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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OV55 YFG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 YFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV55 YFG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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